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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.66, 248.82 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.66, 248.82 and 158.46 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.66 : 248.82 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.66/248.82 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.66x = 248.82 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.66x = 39,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,428.02/165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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