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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.99, 228.76 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.99, 228.76 and 119.37 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.99 : 228.76 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.99/228.76 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.99x = 228.76 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.99x = 27,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307.08/165.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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