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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 269.58 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 269.58 and 167.20 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 269.58 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/269.58 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 269.58 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 45,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,073.78/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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