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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.11, 227.68 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.11, 227.68 and 123.66 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.11 : 227.68 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.11/227.68 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.11x = 227.68 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.11x = 28,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154.60/165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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