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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 227.64 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 227.64 and 143.76 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 227.64 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/227.64 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 227.64 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 32,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725.53/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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