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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 228.72 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 228.72 and 158.15 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 228.72 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/228.72 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 228.72 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 36,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172.07/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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