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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.52 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.52 and 114.32 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.52 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.52 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.52 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 28,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,410.81/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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