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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 228.56 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 228.56 and 124.10 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 228.56 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/228.56 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 228.56 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 28,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364.30/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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