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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 247.08 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 247.08 and 113.52 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 247.08 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/247.08 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 247.08 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 28,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048.52/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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