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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 270.08 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 270.08 and 169.17 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 270.08 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/270.08 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 270.08 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 45,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689.43/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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