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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 269.08 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 269.08 and 160.55 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 269.08 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/269.08 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 269.08 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 43,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200.79/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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