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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 248.04 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 248.04 and 153.66 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 248.04 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/248.04 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 248.04 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 38,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113.83/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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