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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.86, 228.71 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.86, 228.71 and 124.41 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.86 : 228.71 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.86/228.71 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.86x = 228.71 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.86x = 28,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454.12/165.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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