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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 228.34 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 228.34 and 128.92 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 228.34 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/228.34 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 228.34 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 29,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437.59/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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