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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.30 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.30 and 160.16 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.30 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.30 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.30 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 43,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,291.25/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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