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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 227.78 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 227.78 and 143.54 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 227.78 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/227.78 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 227.78 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 32,695.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,695.54/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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