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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 228.39 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 228.39 and 116.23 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 228.39 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/228.39 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 228.39 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 26,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545.77/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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