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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 228.06 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 228.06 and 147.64 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 228.06 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/228.06 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 228.06 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 33,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,670.64/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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