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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 228.54 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 228.54 and 122.21 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 228.54 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/228.54 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 228.54 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 27,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929.87/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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