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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.79, 228.63 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.79, 228.63 and 110.50 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.79 : 228.63 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.79/228.63 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.79x = 228.63 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.79x = 25,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.62/165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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