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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 269.55 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 269.55 and 165.70 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 269.55 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/269.55 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 269.55 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 44,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664.44/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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