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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 228.48 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 228.48 and 116.30 is: 160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 228.48 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/228.48 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 228.48 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 26,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572.22/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.44

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