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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 269.61 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 269.61 and 167.24 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 269.61 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/269.61 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 269.61 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 45,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,089.58/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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