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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.50, 228.48 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.50, 228.48 and 110.35 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.50 : 228.48 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.50/228.48 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.50x = 228.48 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.50x = 25,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.77/165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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