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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 228.57 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 228.57 and 116.49 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 228.57 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/228.57 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 228.57 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 26,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626.12/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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