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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 228.07 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 228.07 and 116.27 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 228.07 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/228.07 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 228.07 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 26,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,515.98/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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