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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 246 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 246 and 160.80 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 246 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/246 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 246 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 39,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.80/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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