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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 228.83 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 228.83 and 119.07 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 228.83 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/228.83 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 228.83 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 27,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246.79/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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