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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 248.58 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 248.58 and 154.08 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 248.58 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/248.58 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 248.58 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 38,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301.21/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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