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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.60, 244.08 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.60, 244.08 and 165.60 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.60 : 244.08 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.60/244.08 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.60x = 244.08 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.60x = 40,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,419.65/165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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