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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 228.70 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 228.70 and 152.44 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 228.70 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/228.70 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 228.70 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 34,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863.03/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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