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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.01, 247.92 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.01, 247.92 and 155.29 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.01 : 247.92 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.01/247.92 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.01x = 247.92 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.01x = 38,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,499.50/165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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