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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 227.97 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 227.97 and 132.54 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 227.97 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/227.97 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 227.97 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 30,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215.14/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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