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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 228.06 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 228.06 and 143.28 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 228.06 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/228.06 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 228.06 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 32,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676.44/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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