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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 241.77 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 241.77 and 160.48 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 241.77 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/241.77 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 241.77 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 38,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,799.25/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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