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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 271.03 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 271.03 and 167.63 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 271.03 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/271.03 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 271.03 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 45,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430.98/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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