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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.41, 247.71 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.41, 247.71 and 111.14 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.41 : 247.71 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.41/247.71 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.41x = 247.71 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.41x = 27,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.53/165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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