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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 270.96 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 270.96 and 163.12 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 270.96 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/270.96 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 270.96 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 44,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199.00/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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