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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 245.13 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 245.13 and 160.60 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 245.13 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/245.13 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 245.13 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 39,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,367.88/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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