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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.53, 228.17 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.53, 228.17 and 110.25 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.53 : 228.17 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.53/228.17 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.53x = 228.17 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.53x = 25,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155.19/165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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