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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.46, 228.27 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.46, 228.27 and 124.09 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.46 : 228.27 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.46/228.27 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.46x = 228.27 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.46x = 28,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.02/165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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