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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 265.24 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 265.24 and 160.37 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 265.24 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/265.24 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 265.24 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 42,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,536.54/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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