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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.45, 228.56 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.45, 228.56 and 132.66 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.45 : 228.56 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.45/228.56 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.45x = 228.56 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.45x = 30,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,320.77/165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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