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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 247.59 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 247.59 and 154.31 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 247.59 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/247.59 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 247.59 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 38,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,206.81/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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