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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.86, 228.87 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.86, 228.87 and 110.66 is: 152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.86 : 228.87 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.86/228.87 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.86x = 228.87 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.86x = 25,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326.75/165.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.70

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