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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 228.96 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 228.96 and 154.32 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 228.96 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/228.96 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 228.96 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 35,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333.11/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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