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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.97, 228.77 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.97, 228.77 and 130.94 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.97 : 228.77 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.97/228.77 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.97x = 228.77 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.97x = 29,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956.07/165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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