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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.18 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.18 and 162.84 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.18 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.18 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.18 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 43,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,996.11/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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