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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 230.63 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 230.63 and 164.30 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 230.63 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/230.63 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 230.63 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 37,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.53/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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