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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 246.39 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 246.39 and 153.84 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 246.39 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/246.39 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 246.39 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 37,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904.64/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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