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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 245.34 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 245.34 and 160.12 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 245.34 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/245.34 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 245.34 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 39,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,283.84/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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