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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 248.64 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 248.64 and 157.33 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 248.64 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/248.64 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 248.64 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 39,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,117.74/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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