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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.03, 227.78 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.03, 227.78 and 123.72 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.03 : 227.78 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.03/227.78 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.03x = 227.78 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.03x = 28,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180.94/165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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