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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 271.22 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 271.22 and 163.22 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 271.22 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/271.22 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 271.22 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 44,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,266.36/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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