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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 246.86 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 246.86 and 155.58 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 246.86 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/246.86 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 246.86 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 38,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,406.48/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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