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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 228.69 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 228.69 and 150.03 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 228.69 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/228.69 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 228.69 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 34,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.36/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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