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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 243.81 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 243.81 and 160.14 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 243.81 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/243.81 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 243.81 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 39,043.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,043.73/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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