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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 248.13 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 248.13 and 111.35 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 248.13 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/248.13 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 248.13 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 27,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,628.03/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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