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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 228.60 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 228.60 and 149.28 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 228.60 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/228.60 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 228.60 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 34,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.41/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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