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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.84, 228.93 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.84, 228.93 and 122.31 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.84 : 228.93 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.84/228.93 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.84x = 228.93 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.84x = 28,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000.43/165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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