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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.77, 228.52 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.77, 228.52 and 116.50 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.77 : 228.52 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.77/228.52 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.77x = 228.52 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.77x = 26,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622.58/165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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