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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 228.16 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 228.16 and 126.64 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 228.16 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/228.16 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 228.16 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 28,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894.18/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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