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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 248.40 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 248.40 and 111.56 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 248.40 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/248.40 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 248.40 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 27,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,710.26/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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