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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 228.78 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 228.78 and 124.60 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 228.78 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/228.78 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 228.78 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 28,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,505.99/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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