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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 228.19 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 228.19 and 130.49 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 228.19 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/228.19 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 228.19 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 29,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.51/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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