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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.58, 248.10 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.58, 248.10 and 113.32 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.58 : 248.10 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.58/248.10 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.58x = 248.10 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.58x = 28,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,114.69/165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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