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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 243.71 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 243.71 and 160.75 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 243.71 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/243.71 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 243.71 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 39,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175.58/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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