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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 254.60 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 254.60 and 160.80 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 254.60 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/254.60 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 254.60 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 40,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,939.68/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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