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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 228.99 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 228.99 and 124.41 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 228.99 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/228.99 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 228.99 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 28,488.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488.65/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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