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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 227.85 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 227.85 and 132.48 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 227.85 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/227.85 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 227.85 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 30,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,185.57/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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