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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 271.44 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 271.44 and 167.22 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 271.44 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/271.44 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 271.44 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 45,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,390.20/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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