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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.48, 228.42 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.48, 228.42 and 153.24 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.48 : 228.42 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.48/228.42 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.48x = 228.42 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.48x = 35,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003.08/165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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