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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 269.23 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 269.23 and 161.00 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 269.23 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/269.23 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 269.23 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 43,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,345.89/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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