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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 247.90 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 247.90 and 157.51 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 247.90 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/247.90 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 247.90 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 39,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046.73/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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