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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 267.46 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 267.46 and 161.23 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 267.46 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/267.46 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 267.46 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 43,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122.58/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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