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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.30 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.30 and 161.48 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.30 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.30 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.30 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 43,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,648.04/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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