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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 245.77 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 245.77 and 160.84 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 245.77 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/245.77 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 245.77 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 39,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.65/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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