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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.18 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.18 and 160.01 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.18 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.18 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.18 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 39,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551.27/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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