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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 228.42 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 228.42 and 150.20 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 228.42 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/228.42 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 228.42 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 34,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308.68/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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