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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.81, 228.86 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.81, 228.86 and 121.57 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.81 : 228.86 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.81/228.86 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.81x = 228.86 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.81x = 27,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822.51/165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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