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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 228.45 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 228.45 and 116.43 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 228.45 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/228.45 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 228.45 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 26,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.43/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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