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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 248.01 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 248.01 and 158.97 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 248.01 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/248.01 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 248.01 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 39,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,426.15/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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