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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 228.68 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 228.68 and 133.24 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 228.68 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/228.68 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 228.68 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 30,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,469.32/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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