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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 269.74 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 269.74 and 163.37 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 269.74 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/269.74 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 269.74 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 44,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067.42/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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