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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 229.25 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 229.25 and 124.72 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 229.25 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/229.25 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 229.25 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 28,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591.80/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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