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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 268.33 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 268.33 and 160.05 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 268.33 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/268.33 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 268.33 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 42,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946.22/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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