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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.80, 228.74 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.80, 228.74 and 122.04 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.80 : 228.74 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.80/228.74 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.80x = 228.74 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.80x = 27,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.43/165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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