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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 248.92 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 248.92 and 111.88 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 248.92 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/248.92 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 248.92 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 27,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849.17/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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