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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.27, 248.93 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.27, 248.93 and 160.03 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.27 : 248.93 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.27/248.93 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.27x = 248.93 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.27x = 39,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,835.47/166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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