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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 270.06 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 270.06 and 167.64 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 270.06 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/270.06 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 270.06 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 45,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272.86/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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