Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 246 and 154.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165, 246 and 154.56 is: 230.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165 : 246 = 154.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165/246 = 154.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165x = 246 × 154.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165x = 38,021.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,021.76/165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230.43
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