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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.76 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.76 and 163.44 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.76 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.76 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.76 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 40,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657.33/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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