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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 228.37 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 228.37 and 130.58 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 228.37 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/228.37 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 228.37 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 29,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,819.33/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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