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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.42, 227.97 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.42, 227.97 and 121.77 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.42 : 227.97 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.42/227.97 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.42x = 227.97 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.42x = 27,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,759.91/165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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