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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 228.18 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 228.18 and 151.66 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 228.18 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/228.18 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 228.18 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 34,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605.78/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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