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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 246.95 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 246.95 and 165.30 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 246.95 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/246.95 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 246.95 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 40,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,820.01/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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