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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.57, 228.59 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.57, 228.59 and 116.56 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.57 : 228.59 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.57/228.59 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.57x = 228.59 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.57x = 26,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,644.45/165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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