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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 269.59 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 269.59 and 167.25 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 269.59 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/269.59 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 269.59 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 45,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,088.51/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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