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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.00, 250.03 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.00, 250.03 and 177.20 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.00 : 250.03 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.00/250.03 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.00x = 250.03 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.00x = 44,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,305.06/180.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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