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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 248.02 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 248.02 and 156.94 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 248.02 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/248.02 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 248.02 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 38,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923.25/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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