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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 227.70 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 227.70 and 141.82 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 227.70 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/227.70 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 227.70 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 32,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292.41/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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