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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 228.96 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 228.96 and 151.79 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 228.96 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/228.96 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 228.96 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 34,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,752.69/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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