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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 249.27 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 249.27 and 166.74 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 249.27 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/249.27 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 249.27 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 41,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563.28/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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