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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 228.88 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 228.88 and 154.19 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 228.88 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/228.88 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 228.88 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 35,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291.19/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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