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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.48 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.48 and 111.52 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.48 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.48 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.48 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 27,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,710.49/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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