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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 227.70 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 227.70 and 123.56 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 227.70 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/227.70 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 227.70 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 28,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133.47/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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