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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 228.84 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 228.84 and 154.88 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 228.84 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/228.84 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 228.84 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 35,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442.74/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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