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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.20, 227.86 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.20, 227.86 and 132.44 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.20 : 227.86 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.20/227.86 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.20x = 227.86 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.20x = 30,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,177.78/165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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