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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 248.70 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 248.70 and 111.59 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 248.70 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/248.70 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 248.70 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 27,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753.94/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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