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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.55, 247.85 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.55, 247.85 and 111.15 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.55 : 247.85 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.55/247.85 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.55x = 247.85 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.55x = 27,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547.97/165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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