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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.69, 228.60 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.69, 228.60 and 116.46 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.69 : 228.60 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.69/228.60 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.69x = 228.60 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.69x = 26,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622.76/165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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