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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 272.22 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 272.22 and 164.58 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 272.22 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/272.22 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 272.22 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 44,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801.02/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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