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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 227.76 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 227.76 and 152.88 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 227.76 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/227.76 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 227.76 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 34,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,819.95/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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