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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 228.38 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 228.38 and 156.79 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 228.38 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/228.38 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 228.38 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 35,808.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.46/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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