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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.52, 247.22 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.52, 247.22 and 152.08 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.52 : 247.22 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.52/247.22 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.52x = 247.22 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.52x = 37,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597.22/165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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