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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.63 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.63 and 166.68 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.63 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.63 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.63 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 45,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108.61/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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