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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 227.27 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 227.27 and 127.64 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 227.27 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/227.27 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 227.27 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 29,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.93/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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