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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 248.79 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 248.79 and 158.08 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 248.79 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/248.79 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 248.79 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 39,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328.72/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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