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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.04, 227.46 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.04, 227.46 and 156.64 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.04 : 227.46 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.04/227.46 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.04x = 227.46 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.04x = 35,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629.33/165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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