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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 228.03 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 228.03 and 127.75 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 228.03 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/228.03 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 228.03 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 29,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,130.83/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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