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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 228.39 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 228.39 and 110.24 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 228.39 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/228.39 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 228.39 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 25,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176.57/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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