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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.68, 248.74 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.68, 248.74 and 122.85 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.68 : 248.74 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.68/248.74 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.68x = 248.74 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.68x = 30,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557.40/165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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