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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.77 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.77 and 160.95 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.77 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.77 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.77 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 39,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,557.20/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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