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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 270.90 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 270.90 and 160.43 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 270.90 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/270.90 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 270.90 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 43,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,459.13/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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