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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 246.75 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 246.75 and 155.10 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 246.75 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/246.75 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 246.75 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 38,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270.93/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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