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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.70, 228.27 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.70, 228.27 and 132.89 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.70 : 228.27 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.70/228.27 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.70x = 228.27 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.70x = 30,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,334.69/165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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