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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 269.12 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 269.12 and 162.08 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 269.12 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/269.12 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 269.12 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 43,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,618.97/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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