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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 248.46 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 248.46 and 153.96 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 248.46 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/248.46 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 248.46 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 38,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,252.90/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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