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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 228.36 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 228.36 and 152.20 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 228.36 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/228.36 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 228.36 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 34,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,756.39/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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