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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 267.81 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 267.81 and 160.71 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 267.81 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/267.81 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 267.81 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 43,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,039.75/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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