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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 248.90 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 248.90 and 155.26 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 248.90 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/248.90 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 248.90 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 38,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,643.44/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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