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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 248.79 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 248.79 and 150.62 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 248.79 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/248.79 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 248.79 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 37,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471.51/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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