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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 271.84 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 271.84 and 168.37 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 271.84 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/271.84 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 271.84 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 45,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,769.70/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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