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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 228.39 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 228.39 and 132.80 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 228.39 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/228.39 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 228.39 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 30,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330.19/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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