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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 247.88 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 247.88 and 157.50 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 247.88 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/247.88 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 247.88 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 39,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,041.49/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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