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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 269.73 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 269.73 and 165.08 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 269.73 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/269.73 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 269.73 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 44,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,527.70/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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