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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 228.86 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 228.86 and 124.52 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 228.86 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/228.86 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 228.86 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 28,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497.65/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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