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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.10 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.10 and 160.41 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.10 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.10 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.10 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 39,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797.72/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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