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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 248.58 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 248.58 and 119.62 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 248.58 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/248.58 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 248.58 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 29,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735.14/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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