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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.53, 246.84 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.53, 246.84 and 153.99 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.53 : 246.84 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.53/246.84 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.53x = 246.84 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.53x = 38,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,008.89/165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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