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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 246.92 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 246.92 and 155.07 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 246.92 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/246.92 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 246.92 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 38,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,289.11/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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