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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.68 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.68 and 162.52 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.68 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.68 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.68 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 43,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990.91/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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