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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 269.49 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 269.49 and 163.94 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 269.49 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/269.49 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 269.49 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 44,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180.19/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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