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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 229.23 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 229.23 and 117 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 229.23 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/229.23 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 229.23 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 26,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,819.91/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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