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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 227.58 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 227.58 and 129.86 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 227.58 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/227.58 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 227.58 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 29,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553.54/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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