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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 267.04 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 267.04 and 160.64 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 267.04 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/267.04 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 267.04 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 42,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,897.31/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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