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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 228.65 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 228.65 and 122.13 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 228.65 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/228.65 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 228.65 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 27,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924.41/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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