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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 228.33 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 228.33 and 126.23 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 228.33 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/228.33 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 228.33 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 28,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820.95/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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