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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 228.83 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 228.83 and 130.82 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 228.83 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/228.83 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 228.83 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 29,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933.74/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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