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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 248.94 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 248.94 and 117.88 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 248.94 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/248.94 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 248.94 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 29,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,345.05/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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