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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 228.72 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 228.72 and 163.32 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 228.72 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/228.72 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 228.72 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 37,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354.96/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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