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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.67, 228.38 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.67, 228.38 and 124.36 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.67 : 228.38 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.67/228.38 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.67x = 228.38 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.67x = 28,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,400.14/165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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