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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.52, 228.25 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.52, 228.25 and 147.30 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.52 : 228.25 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.52/228.25 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.52x = 228.25 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.52x = 33,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621.23/165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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