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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 267.66 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 267.66 and 160.68 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 267.66 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/267.66 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 267.66 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 43,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,007.61/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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