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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 248.57 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 248.57 and 120.32 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 248.57 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/248.57 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 248.57 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 29,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,906.10/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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