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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 228 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 228 and 132.68 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 228 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/228 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 228 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 30,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251.04/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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