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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.75, 228.52 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.75, 228.52 and 130.75 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.75 : 228.52 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.75/228.52 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.75x = 228.52 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.75x = 29,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,878.58/165.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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