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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 295.02 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 295.02 and 165.08 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 295.02 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/295.02 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 295.02 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 48,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.43/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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