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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 249.69 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 249.69 and 160.47 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 249.69 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/249.69 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 249.69 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 40,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.75/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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