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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.73, 228.29 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.73, 228.29 and 157.53 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.73 : 228.29 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.73/228.29 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.73x = 228.29 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.73x = 35,961.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,961.31/165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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