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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 270.53 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 270.53 and 167.03 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 270.53 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/270.53 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 270.53 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 45,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.09/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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