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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.46, 247.70 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.46, 247.70 and 154.64 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.46 : 247.70 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.46/247.70 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.46x = 247.70 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.46x = 38,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303.48/165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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