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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.31, 269.78 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.31, 269.78 and 162.33 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.31 : 269.78 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.31/269.78 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.31x = 269.78 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.31x = 43,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793.39/180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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