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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 246.39 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 246.39 and 153.12 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 246.39 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/246.39 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 246.39 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 37,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727.24/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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