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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 268.72 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 268.72 and 162.68 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 268.72 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/268.72 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 268.72 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 43,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,713.62/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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