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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 295.39 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 295.39 and 165.08 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 295.39 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/295.39 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 295.39 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 48,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762.98/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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