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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 229.21 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 229.21 and 150.41 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 229.21 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/229.21 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 229.21 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 34,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,473.95/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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