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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 269.94 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 269.94 and 161.52 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 269.94 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/269.94 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 269.94 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 43,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,600.71/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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