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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 227.82 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 227.82 and 126.26 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 227.82 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/227.82 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 227.82 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 28,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764.55/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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