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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 247.49 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 247.49 and 112.89 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 247.49 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/247.49 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 247.49 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 27,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.15/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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