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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 228.57 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 228.57 and 110.48 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 228.57 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/228.57 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 228.57 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 25,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252.41/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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