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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 226.23 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 226.23 and 158.98 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 226.23 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/226.23 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 226.23 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 35,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,964.12/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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