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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.53, 246.98 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.53, 246.98 and 160.61 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.53 : 246.98 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.53/246.98 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.53x = 246.98 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.53x = 39,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666.62/165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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