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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 249.02 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 249.02 and 160.56 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 249.02 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/249.02 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 249.02 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 39,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981.85/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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