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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 228.28 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 228.28 and 132.24 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 228.28 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/228.28 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 228.28 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 30,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,187.75/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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