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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 248.49 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 248.49 and 160.61 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 248.49 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/248.49 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 248.49 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 39,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,908.74/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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