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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.25, 247.82 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.25, 247.82 and 114.22 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.25 : 247.82 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.25/247.82 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.25x = 247.82 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.25x = 28,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305.01/165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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