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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 248.74 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 248.74 and 114.78 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 248.74 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/248.74 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 248.74 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 28,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,551.02/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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