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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.34, 228.22 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.34, 228.22 and 115.58 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.34 : 228.22 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.34/228.22 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.34x = 228.22 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.34x = 26,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376.67/165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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