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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 248.22 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 248.22 and 160.32 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 248.22 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/248.22 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 248.22 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 39,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794.63/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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