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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.07, 247.83 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.07, 247.83 and 113.59 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.07 : 247.83 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.07/247.83 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.07x = 247.83 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.07x = 28,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.14/165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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