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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.99, 248.55 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.99, 248.55 and 161.11 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.99 : 248.55 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.99/248.55 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.99x = 248.55 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.99x = 40,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,043.08/165.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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