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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 227.82 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 227.82 and 125.92 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 227.82 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/227.82 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 227.82 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 28,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,687.09/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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