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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 248.15 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 248.15 and 151.68 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 248.15 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/248.15 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 248.15 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 37,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640.70/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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