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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 266.35 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 266.35 and 160.83 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 266.35 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/266.35 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 266.35 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 42,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837.07/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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