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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.89, 228.95 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.89, 228.95 and 151.99 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.89 : 228.95 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.89/228.95 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.89x = 228.95 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.89x = 34,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,798.10/165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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