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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.77, 228.61 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.77, 228.61 and 119.44 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.77 : 228.61 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.77/228.61 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.77x = 228.61 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.77x = 27,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,305.18/165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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