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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 248.70 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 248.70 and 120.46 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 248.70 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/248.70 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 248.70 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 29,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958.40/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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