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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 247.51 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 247.51 and 156.58 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 247.51 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/247.51 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 247.51 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 38,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755.12/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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