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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 228 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 228 and 116.11 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 228 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/228 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 228 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 26,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,473.08/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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