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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 228.54 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 228.54 and 158.82 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 228.54 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/228.54 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 228.54 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 36,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,296.72/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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