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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 228.15 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 228.15 and 150.38 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 228.15 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/228.15 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 228.15 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 34,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308.45/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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