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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.34 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.34 and 114.16 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.34 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.34 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.34 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 28,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350.49/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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