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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 268.83 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 268.83 and 161.82 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 268.83 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/268.83 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 268.83 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 43,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502.07/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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