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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.58, 228.33 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.58, 228.33 and 128.68 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.58 : 228.33 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.58/228.33 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.58x = 228.33 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.58x = 29,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381.50/165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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