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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 268.71 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 268.71 and 164.43 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 268.71 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/268.71 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 268.71 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 44,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183.99/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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