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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 243.06 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 243.06 and 160.56 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 243.06 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/243.06 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 243.06 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 39,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025.71/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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