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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.99, 229.29 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.99, 229.29 and 129.57 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.99 : 229.29 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.99/229.29 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.99x = 229.29 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.99x = 29,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,709.11/165.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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