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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.94, 370.16 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.94, 370.16 and 160.33 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 370.16 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/370.16 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 370.16 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 59,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348.15/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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