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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.78, 228.33 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.78, 228.33 and 142.43 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.78 : 228.33 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.78/228.33 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.78x = 228.33 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.78x = 32,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519.90/165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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