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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.58 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.58 and 162.56 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.58 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.58 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.58 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 43,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985.48/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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