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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 269.57 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 269.57 and 162.65 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 269.57 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/269.57 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 269.57 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 43,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,846.64/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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