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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.75, 229.84 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.75, 229.84 and 156.43 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.75 : 229.84 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.75/229.84 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.75x = 229.84 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.75x = 35,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,953.77/165.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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