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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 247.76 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 247.76 and 153.35 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 247.76 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/247.76 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 247.76 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 37,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,994.19/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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