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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 247.59 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 247.59 and 113.67 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 247.59 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/247.59 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 247.59 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 28,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143.56/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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