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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.11, 246.44 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.11, 246.44 and 152.15 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.11 : 246.44 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.11/246.44 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.11x = 246.44 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.11x = 37,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,494.99/165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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