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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 246 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 246 and 160 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 246 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/246 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 246 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 39,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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