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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 227.62 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 227.62 and 158.10 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 227.62 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/227.62 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 227.62 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 35,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,986.72/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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