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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 270.14 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 270.14 and 163.69 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 270.14 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/270.14 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 270.14 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 44,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.72/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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