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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 265.28 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 265.28 and 160.79 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 265.28 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/265.28 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 265.28 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 42,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652.24/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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