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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 271.13 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 271.13 and 169.51 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 271.13 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/271.13 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 271.13 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 45,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959.25/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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