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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 241.30 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 241.30 and 160.97 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 241.30 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/241.30 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 241.30 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 38,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842.06/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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