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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 246.84 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 246.84 and 163.68 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 246.84 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/246.84 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 246.84 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 40,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,404.29/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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