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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 245.78 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 245.78 and 160.85 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 245.78 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/245.78 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 245.78 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 39,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531.68/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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