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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 247.80 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 247.80 and 110.35 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 247.80 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/247.80 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 247.80 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 27,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344.73/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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