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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 228.59 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 228.59 and 160.23 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 228.59 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/228.59 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 228.59 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 36,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627.99/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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