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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 248.46 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 248.46 and 120.18 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 248.46 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/248.46 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 248.46 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 29,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859.92/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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