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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 246.72 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 246.72 and 160.76 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 246.72 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/246.72 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 246.72 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 39,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662.71/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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