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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 249.28 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 249.28 and 163.30 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 249.28 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/249.28 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 249.28 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 40,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,707.42/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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