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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.31, 228.11 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.31, 228.11 and 157.11 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.31 : 228.11 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.31/228.11 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.31x = 228.11 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.31x = 35,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836.72/165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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