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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.67, 228.89 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.67, 228.89 and 156.56 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.67 : 228.89 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.67/228.89 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.67x = 228.89 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.67x = 35,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834.27/165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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