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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 228.22 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 228.22 and 154.40 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 228.22 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/228.22 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 228.22 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 35,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237.17/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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