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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 269.10 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 269.10 and 165.06 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 269.10 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/269.10 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 269.10 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 44,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417.65/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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