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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 228.67 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 228.67 and 122.11 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 228.67 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/228.67 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 228.67 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 27,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.89/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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