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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 247.61 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 247.61 and 113.68 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 247.61 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/247.61 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 247.61 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 28,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148.30/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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