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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 248.37 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 248.37 and 127.63 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 248.37 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/248.37 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 248.37 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 31,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,699.46/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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