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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 228.39 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 228.39 and 115.78 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 228.39 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/228.39 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 228.39 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 26,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443.06/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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