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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 247.50 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 247.50 and 151.80 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 247.50 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/247.50 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 247.50 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 37,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570.50/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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