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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 241.77 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 241.77 and 165.30 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 241.77 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/241.77 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 241.77 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 39,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,964.58/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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