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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.41, 228.35 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.41, 228.35 and 116.33 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.41 : 228.35 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.41/228.35 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.41x = 228.35 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.41x = 26,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563.37/165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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