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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 228.37 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 228.37 and 126.04 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 228.37 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/228.37 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 228.37 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 28,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,783.75/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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