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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.66, 228.54 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.66, 228.54 and 109.71 is: 151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.66 : 228.54 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.66/228.54 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.66x = 228.54 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.66x = 25,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073.12/165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.35

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