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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 248.66 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 248.66 and 165.56 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 248.66 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/248.66 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 248.66 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 41,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,168.15/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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