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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.72, 228.36 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.72, 228.36 and 157.08 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.72 : 228.36 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.72/228.36 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.72x = 228.36 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.72x = 35,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,870.79/165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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