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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.80, 228.66 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.80, 228.66 and 133.04 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.80 : 228.66 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.80/228.66 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.80x = 228.66 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.80x = 30,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420.93/165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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