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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 245.64 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 245.64 and 156.50 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 245.64 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/245.64 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 245.64 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 38,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.66/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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