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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.02 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.02 and 168.86 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.02 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.02 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.02 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 45,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595.58/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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