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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 228.11 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 228.11 and 128.24 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 228.11 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/228.11 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 228.11 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 29,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252.83/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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