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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 248.14 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 248.14 and 114.08 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 248.14 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/248.14 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 248.14 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 28,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307.81/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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