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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 271.44 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 271.44 and 163.92 is: 246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 271.44 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/271.44 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 271.44 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 44,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494.44/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.53

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