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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.31, 269.92 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.31, 269.92 and 163.20 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.31 : 269.92 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.31/269.92 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.31x = 269.92 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.31x = 44,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050.94/180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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