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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 249.78 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 249.78 and 162 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 249.78 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/249.78 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 249.78 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 40,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.97/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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