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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 246.24 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 246.24 and 160.11 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 246.24 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/246.24 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 246.24 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 39,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,425.49/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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