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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 227.81 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 227.81 and 158.56 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 227.81 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/227.81 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 227.81 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 36,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,121.38/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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