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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 248.22 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 248.22 and 160.90 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 248.22 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/248.22 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 248.22 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 39,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,936.55/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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