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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 228.57 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 228.57 and 132.82 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 228.57 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/228.57 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 228.57 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 30,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,358.67/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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