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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 270.81 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 270.81 and 168.14 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 270.81 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/270.81 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 270.81 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 45,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,533.99/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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