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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 247.08 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 247.08 and 154.31 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 247.08 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/247.08 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 247.08 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 38,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126.14/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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