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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.63, 228.60 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.63, 228.60 and 116.43 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.63 : 228.60 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.63/228.60 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.63x = 228.60 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.63x = 26,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615.90/165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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