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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 244.96 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 244.96 and 160.03 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 244.96 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/244.96 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 244.96 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 39,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199.72/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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