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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 247.72 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 247.72 and 111.56 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 247.72 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/247.72 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 247.72 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 27,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635.64/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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