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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 248.54 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 248.54 and 152.28 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 248.54 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/248.54 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 248.54 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 37,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847.67/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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