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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 228.36 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 228.36 and 116.44 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 228.36 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/228.36 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 228.36 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 26,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590.24/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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