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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.32 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.32 and 167.16 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.32 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.32 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.32 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 45,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353.85/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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