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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 228 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 228 and 143.43 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 228 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/228 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 228 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 32,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.04/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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