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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.30, 228.18 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.30, 228.18 and 121.76 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.30 : 228.18 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.30/228.18 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.30x = 228.18 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.30x = 27,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783.20/165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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