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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.97, 249.26 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.97, 249.26 and 159.44 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.97 : 249.26 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.97/249.26 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.97x = 249.26 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.97x = 39,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,742.01/165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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