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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 247.88 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 247.88 and 114.05 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 247.88 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/247.88 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 247.88 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 28,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.90/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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