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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 267.93 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 267.93 and 160.74 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 267.93 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/267.93 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 267.93 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 43,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,067.07/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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