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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 269.63 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 269.63 and 162.42 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 269.63 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/269.63 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 269.63 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 43,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792.49/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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