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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 246.66 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 246.66 and 160.48 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 246.66 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/246.66 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 246.66 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 39,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,584.00/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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