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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 247.54 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 247.54 and 160.23 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 247.54 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/247.54 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 247.54 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 39,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662.53/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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