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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.91, 248.45 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.91, 248.45 and 114.41 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.91 : 248.45 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.91/248.45 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.91x = 248.45 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.91x = 28,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425.16/165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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