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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 228.30 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 228.30 and 156.26 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 228.30 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/228.30 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 228.30 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 35,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674.16/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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