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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 271.26 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 271.26 and 160.50 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 271.26 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/271.26 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 271.26 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 43,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537.23/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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