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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 243.54 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 243.54 and 160.16 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 243.54 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/243.54 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 243.54 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 39,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.15/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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