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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 246.62 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 246.62 and 153 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 246.62 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/246.62 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 246.62 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 37,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732.10/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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