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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 246.75 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 246.75 and 154.65 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 246.75 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/246.75 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 246.75 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 38,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159.89/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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