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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 228.53 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 228.53 and 128.11 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 228.53 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/228.53 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 228.53 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 29,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276.98/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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