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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 268.80 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 268.80 and 160.48 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 268.80 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/268.80 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 268.80 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 43,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,137.02/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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