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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 228.60 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 228.60 and 124.20 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 228.60 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/228.60 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 228.60 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 28,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392.12/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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