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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.60, 247.80 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.60, 247.80 and 151.20 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.60 : 247.80 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.60/247.80 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.60x = 247.80 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.60x = 37,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,467.36/165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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