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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 248.32 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 248.32 and 111.76 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 248.32 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/248.32 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 248.32 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 27,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,752.24/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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