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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 247.53 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 247.53 and 153.18 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 247.53 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/247.53 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 247.53 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 37,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916.65/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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