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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 228.72 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 228.72 and 143.84 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 228.72 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/228.72 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 228.72 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 32,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899.08/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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