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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.22, 227.51 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.22, 227.51 and 130.39 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.22 : 227.51 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.22/227.51 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.22x = 227.51 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.22x = 29,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,664.30/165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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