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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.71, 248.11 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.71, 248.11 and 114.08 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.71 : 248.11 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.71/248.11 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.71x = 248.11 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.71x = 28,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303.50/165.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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