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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 227.76 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 227.76 and 132.32 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 227.76 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/227.76 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 227.76 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 30,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137.20/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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