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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 229.14 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 229.14 and 129.20 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 229.14 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/229.14 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 229.14 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 29,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,604.89/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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