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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 227.85 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 227.85 and 132.43 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 227.85 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/227.85 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 227.85 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 30,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174.18/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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