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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 227.75 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 227.75 and 123.66 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 227.75 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/227.75 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 227.75 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 28,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162.95/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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