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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 228.65 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 228.65 and 116.64 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 228.65 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/228.65 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 228.65 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 26,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669.48/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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