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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 247.29 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 247.29 and 113.71 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 247.29 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/247.29 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 247.29 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 28,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,119.35/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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