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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 248.72 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 248.72 and 152.96 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 248.72 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/248.72 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 248.72 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 38,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044.21/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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