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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.22 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.22 and 110.73 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.22 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.22 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.22 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 27,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486.75/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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