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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 228.48 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 228.48 and 126.96 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 228.48 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/228.48 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 228.48 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 29,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.82/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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