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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.65, 228.22 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.65, 228.22 and 124.13 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.65 : 228.22 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.65/228.22 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.65x = 228.22 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.65x = 28,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329.21/165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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