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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 261.50 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 261.50 and 165.02 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 261.50 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/261.50 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 261.50 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 43,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150.60/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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