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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.41, 247.70 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.41, 247.70 and 113.91 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.41 : 247.70 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.41/247.70 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.41x = 247.70 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.41x = 28,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215.51/165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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