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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 249.43 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 249.43 and 160.58 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 249.43 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/249.43 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 249.43 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 40,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052.70/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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