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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.69 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.69 and 162.49 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.69 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.69 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.69 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 43,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,984.42/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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