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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.72, 247.36 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.72, 247.36 and 153.50 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.72 : 247.36 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.72/247.36 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.72x = 247.36 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.72x = 37,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969.76/165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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