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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 248.65 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 248.65 and 162.52 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 248.65 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/248.65 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 248.65 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 40,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409.57/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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