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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 228.42 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 228.42 and 126.36 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 228.42 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/228.42 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 228.42 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 28,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863.15/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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