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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.73, 228.65 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.73, 228.65 and 130.76 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.73 : 228.65 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.73/228.65 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.73x = 228.65 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.73x = 29,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,898.27/165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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