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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 228.67 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 228.67 and 123.85 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 228.67 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/228.67 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 228.67 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 28,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.45/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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