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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.49, 250.07 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.49, 250.07 and 160.41 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.49 : 250.07 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.49/250.07 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.49x = 250.07 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.49x = 40,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113.73/166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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