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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 247.32 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 247.32 and 160.12 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 247.32 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/247.32 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 247.32 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 39,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,600.88/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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