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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 249.14 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 249.14 and 108.18 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 249.14 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/249.14 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 249.14 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 26,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952.24/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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