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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 248.40 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 248.40 and 151.28 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 248.40 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/248.40 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 248.40 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 37,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,577.95/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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