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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 228.13 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 228.13 and 121.70 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 228.13 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/228.13 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 228.13 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 27,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761.98/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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