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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.66, 227.96 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.66, 227.96 and 160.65 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.66 : 227.96 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.66/227.96 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.66x = 227.96 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.66x = 36,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,620.97/165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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