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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 247.57 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 247.57 and 113.91 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 247.57 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/247.57 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 247.57 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 28,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200.13/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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