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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.60, 248.92 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.60, 248.92 and 154.32 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.60 : 248.92 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.60/248.92 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.60x = 248.92 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.60x = 38,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,413.33/165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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