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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.61, 228.07 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.61, 228.07 and 165.10 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.61 : 228.07 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.61/228.07 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.61x = 228.07 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.61x = 37,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654.36/165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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