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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 227.48 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 227.48 and 156.54 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 227.48 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/227.48 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 227.48 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 35,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608.94/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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