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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.06 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.06 and 159.54 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.06 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.06 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.06 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 39,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,575.49/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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