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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.97, 228.81 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.97, 228.81 and 110.62 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.97 : 228.81 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.97/228.81 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.97x = 228.81 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.97x = 25,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310.96/165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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