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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 228.83 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 228.83 and 121.65 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 228.83 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/228.83 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 228.83 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 27,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836.56/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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