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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 247.31 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 247.31 and 160.68 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 247.31 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/247.31 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 247.31 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 39,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,737.77/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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