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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.83, 228.88 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.83, 228.88 and 121.63 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.83 : 228.88 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.83/228.88 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.83x = 228.88 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.83x = 27,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838.00/165.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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