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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.80 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.80 and 167.40 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.80 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.80 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.80 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 45,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,499.32/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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