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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.73 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.73 and 160.99 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.73 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.73 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.73 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 43,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262.04/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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