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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 228.95 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 228.95 and 116.80 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 228.95 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/228.95 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 228.95 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 26,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740.78/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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