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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.20 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.20 and 164.24 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.20 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.20 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.20 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 44,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377.65/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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