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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 228.32 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 228.32 and 150.50 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 228.32 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/228.32 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 228.32 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 34,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362.16/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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