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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 227.45 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 227.45 and 123.58 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 227.45 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/227.45 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 227.45 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 28,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106.52/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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