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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.08 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.08 and 162.10 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.08 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.08 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.08 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 43,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942.07/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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