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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.21, 247.26 and 150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.21, 247.26 and 150.79 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.21 : 247.26 = 150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.21/247.26 = 150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.21x = 247.26 × 150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.21x = 37,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,284.34/165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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