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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 246.92 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 246.92 and 156.64 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 246.92 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/246.92 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 246.92 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 38,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,677.55/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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