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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 247.56 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 247.56 and 151.68 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 247.56 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/247.56 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 247.56 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 37,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.90/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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