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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 227.78 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 227.78 and 116.01 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 227.78 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/227.78 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 227.78 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 26,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424.18/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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