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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 246.87 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 246.87 and 156.75 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 246.87 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/246.87 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 246.87 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 38,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,696.87/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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