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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 227.94 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 227.94 and 123.79 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 227.94 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/227.94 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 227.94 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 28,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,216.69/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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