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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.62 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.62 and 160.04 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.62 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.62 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.62 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 39,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,629.10/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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