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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 248.40 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 248.40 and 164.98 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 248.40 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/248.40 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 248.40 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 40,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,981.03/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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