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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 248 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 248 and 151.17 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 248 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/248 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 248 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 37,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,490.16/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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