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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 227.90 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 227.90 and 123.77 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 227.90 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/227.90 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 227.90 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 28,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.18/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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