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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 228.89 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 228.89 and 122.00 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 228.89 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/228.89 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 228.89 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 27,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.83/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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