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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 248.25 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 248.25 and 153.68 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 248.25 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/248.25 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 248.25 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 38,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151.68/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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