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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 228.88 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 228.88 and 119.45 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 228.88 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/228.88 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 228.88 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 27,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339.12/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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