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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.61, 228.36 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.61, 228.36 and 110.26 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.61 : 228.36 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.61/228.36 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.61x = 228.36 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.61x = 25,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.97/165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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