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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.77, 229.04 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.77, 229.04 and 115.91 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.77 : 229.04 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.77/229.04 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.77x = 229.04 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.77x = 26,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.03/165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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