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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.60, 228.66 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.60, 228.66 and 149.16 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.60 : 228.66 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.60/228.66 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.60x = 228.66 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.60x = 34,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106.93/165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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