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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 244.93 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 244.93 and 160.59 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 244.93 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/244.93 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 244.93 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 39,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333.31/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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