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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.25, 228.14 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.25, 228.14 and 126.51 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.25 : 228.14 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.25/228.14 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.25x = 228.14 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.25x = 28,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.99/165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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