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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.70, 228.48 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.70, 228.48 and 116.56 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.70 : 228.48 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.70/228.48 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.70x = 228.48 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.70x = 26,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631.63/165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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