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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 268.44 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 268.44 and 160.98 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 268.44 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/268.44 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 268.44 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 43,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213.47/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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