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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 228.42 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 228.42 and 121.70 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 228.42 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/228.42 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 228.42 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 27,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,799.29/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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