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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 228.82 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 228.82 and 161.96 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 228.82 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/228.82 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 228.82 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 37,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059.69/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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