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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.31, 246.48 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.31, 246.48 and 159.38 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.31 : 246.48 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.31/246.48 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.31x = 246.48 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.31x = 39,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,283.98/165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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