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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 228.12 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 228.12 and 116.26 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 228.12 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/228.12 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 228.12 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 26,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,521.23/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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