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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 266.29 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 266.29 and 160.35 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 266.29 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/266.29 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 266.29 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 42,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698.20/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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