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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.45, 228.06 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.45, 228.06 and 130.43 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.45 : 228.06 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.45/228.06 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.45x = 228.06 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.45x = 29,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,744.73/165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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