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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248.16 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248.16 and 160.30 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248.16 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248.16 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248.16 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 39,780.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,780.05/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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