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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 242.91 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 242.91 and 160.59 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 242.91 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/242.91 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 242.91 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 39,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,008.92/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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