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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 227.94 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 227.94 and 144.42 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 227.94 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/227.94 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 227.94 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 32,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.09/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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