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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 248.85 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 248.85 and 158.45 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 248.85 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/248.85 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 248.85 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 39,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,429.04/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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