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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 244.90 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 244.90 and 160.71 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 244.90 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/244.90 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 244.90 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 39,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,357.48/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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