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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 249.48 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 249.48 and 167.76 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 249.48 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/249.48 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 249.48 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 41,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852.76/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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