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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.78, 228.66 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.78, 228.66 and 110.49 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.78 : 228.66 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.78/228.66 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.78x = 228.66 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.78x = 25,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.64/165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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