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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 227.24 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 227.24 and 158.53 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 227.24 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/227.24 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 227.24 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 36,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,023.00/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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