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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 247.59 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 247.59 and 151.97 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 247.59 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/247.59 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 247.59 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 37,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,625.01/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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