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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 227.84 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 227.84 and 155.12 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 227.84 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/227.84 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 227.84 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 35,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342.54/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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