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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 269.12 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 269.12 and 161.04 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 269.12 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/269.12 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 269.12 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 43,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,339.08/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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