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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 270.54 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 270.54 and 160.32 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 270.54 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/270.54 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 270.54 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 43,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,372.97/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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