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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.46 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.46 and 163.24 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.46 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.46 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.46 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 44,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,149.89/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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