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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.57, 248.37 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.57, 248.37 and 110.76 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.57 : 248.37 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.57/248.37 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.57x = 248.37 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.57x = 27,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,509.46/165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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