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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 248.81 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 248.81 and 155.85 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 248.81 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/248.81 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 248.81 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 38,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,777.04/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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