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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 266.20 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 266.20 and 160.11 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 266.20 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/266.20 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 266.20 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 42,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,620.88/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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