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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.57, 248.46 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.57, 248.46 and 155.19 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.57 : 248.46 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.57/248.46 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.57x = 248.46 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.57x = 38,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558.51/165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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