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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 227.88 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 227.88 and 116.09 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 227.88 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/227.88 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 227.88 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 26,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.16/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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