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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 241.04 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 241.04 and 160.64 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 241.04 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/241.04 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 241.04 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 38,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720.67/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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