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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 229.07 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 229.07 and 126.63 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 229.07 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/229.07 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 229.07 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 29,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.13/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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