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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 227.90 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 227.90 and 149.95 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 227.90 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/227.90 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 227.90 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 34,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,171.72/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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