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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 247.73 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 247.73 and 152.06 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 247.73 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/247.73 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 247.73 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 37,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670.82/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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