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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 248.31 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 248.31 and 160.87 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 248.31 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/248.31 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 248.31 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 39,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,945.63/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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