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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.91, 248.59 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.91, 248.59 and 159.59 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.91 : 248.59 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.91/248.59 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.91x = 248.59 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.91x = 39,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,672.48/165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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