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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 243.85 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 243.85 and 160.68 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 243.85 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/243.85 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 243.85 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 39,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,181.42/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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