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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.86, 240.18 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.86, 240.18 and 160.90 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.86 : 240.18 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.86/240.18 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.86x = 240.18 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.86x = 38,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644.96/173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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