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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.52, 247.80 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.52, 247.80 and 152.76 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.52 : 247.80 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.52/247.80 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.52x = 247.80 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.52x = 37,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.93/165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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