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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 228.53 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 228.53 and 110.30 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 228.53 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/228.53 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 228.53 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 25,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205.37/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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