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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 228.66 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 228.66 and 126.88 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 228.66 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/228.66 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 228.66 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 29,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012.38/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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