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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 246.94 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 246.94 and 161.52 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 246.94 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/246.94 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 246.94 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 39,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885.75/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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