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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 248.98 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 248.98 and 79.34 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 248.98 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/248.98 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 248.98 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 19,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753.70/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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