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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 246.39 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 246.39 and 159.32 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 246.39 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/246.39 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 246.39 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 39,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253.62/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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