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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 266.51 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 266.51 and 160.12 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 266.51 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/266.51 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 266.51 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 42,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.78/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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