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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 229.03 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 229.03 and 122.45 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 229.03 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/229.03 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 229.03 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 28,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,043.27/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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