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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.78, 228.58 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.78, 228.58 and 124.32 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.78 : 228.58 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.78/228.58 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.78x = 228.58 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.78x = 28,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417.07/165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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