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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 247.23 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 247.23 and 111.09 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 247.23 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/247.23 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 247.23 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 27,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464.78/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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