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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 227.84 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 227.84 and 153.44 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 227.84 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/227.84 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 227.84 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 34,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959.87/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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