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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.64 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.64 and 160.91 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.64 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.64 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.64 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 42,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,905.01/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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