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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 228.04 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 228.04 and 110.17 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 228.04 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/228.04 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 228.04 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 25,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123.17/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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