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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.82, 247.91 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.82, 247.91 and 157.51 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.82 : 247.91 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.82/247.91 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.82x = 247.91 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.82x = 39,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,047.52/165.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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