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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.60, 246.68 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.60, 246.68 and 160.20 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.60 : 246.68 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.60/246.68 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.60x = 246.68 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.60x = 39,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518.14/178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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