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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 228.21 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 228.21 and 126.66 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 228.21 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/228.21 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 228.21 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 28,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,905.08/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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