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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 227.61 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 227.61 and 155.66 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 227.61 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/227.61 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 227.61 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 35,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428.63/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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