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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.69 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.69 and 160.89 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.69 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.69 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.69 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 42,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,907.16/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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