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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 249.28 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 249.28 and 160 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 249.28 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/249.28 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 249.28 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 39,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,884.80/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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