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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 266.78 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 266.78 and 161.40 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 266.78 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/266.78 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 266.78 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 43,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,058.29/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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