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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 227.81 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 227.81 and 109.80 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 227.81 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/227.81 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 227.81 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 25,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013.81/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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