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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 228.43 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 228.43 and 132.78 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 228.43 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/228.43 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 228.43 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 30,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330.27/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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