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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 247.37 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 247.37 and 110.90 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 247.37 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/247.37 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 247.37 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 27,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431.54/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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