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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 228 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 228 and 116.08 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 228 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/228 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 228 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 26,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,466.24/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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