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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 243.45 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 243.45 and 160.53 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 243.45 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/243.45 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 243.45 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 39,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081.03/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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