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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 242.74 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 242.74 and 160.85 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 242.74 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/242.74 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 242.74 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 39,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044.73/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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