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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 248.61 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 248.61 and 122.94 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 248.61 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/248.61 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 248.61 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 30,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564.11/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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