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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 248.03 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 248.03 and 156.06 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 248.03 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/248.03 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 248.03 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 38,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,708.57/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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