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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.80, 248.42 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.80, 248.42 and 122.22 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.80 : 248.42 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.80/248.42 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.80x = 248.42 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.80x = 30,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,361.89/165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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