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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 228.69 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 228.69 and 110.50 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 228.69 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/228.69 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 228.69 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 25,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269.67/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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