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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 269.22 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 269.22 and 160.36 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 269.22 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/269.22 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 269.22 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 43,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172.12/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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