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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.73, 248.61 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.73, 248.61 and 155.62 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.73 : 248.61 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.73/248.61 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.73x = 248.61 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.73x = 38,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688.69/165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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