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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 246.48 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 246.48 and 152.40 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 246.48 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/246.48 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 246.48 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 37,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563.55/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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