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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 228.04 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 228.04 and 121.58 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 228.04 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/228.04 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 228.04 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 27,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725.10/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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