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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 229.08 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 229.08 and 129.06 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 229.08 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/229.08 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 229.08 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 29,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565.06/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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