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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 271.69 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 271.69 and 163.72 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 271.69 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/271.69 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 271.69 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 44,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478.91/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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