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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 266.58 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 266.58 and 160.36 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 266.58 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/266.58 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 266.58 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 42,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748.77/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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