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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 228.39 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 228.39 and 126.15 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 228.39 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/228.39 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 228.39 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 28,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809.63/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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