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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 247.38 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 247.38 and 160.72 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 247.38 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/247.38 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 247.38 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 39,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758.91/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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