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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 249.14 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 249.14 and 164.25 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 249.14 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/249.14 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 249.14 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 40,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921.66/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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