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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 228.88 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 228.88 and 121.64 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 228.88 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/228.88 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 228.88 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 27,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.96/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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