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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 247.68 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 247.68 and 111.18 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 247.68 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/247.68 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 247.68 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 27,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.06/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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