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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248 and 160.15 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 39,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,717.20/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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