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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 266.48 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 266.48 and 160.46 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 266.48 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/266.48 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 266.48 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 42,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,759.38/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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