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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 227.58 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 227.58 and 161.54 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 227.58 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/227.58 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 227.58 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 36,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763.27/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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