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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 227.55 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 227.55 and 115.82 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 227.55 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/227.55 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 227.55 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 26,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354.84/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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