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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 248.24 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 248.24 and 169.76 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 248.24 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/248.24 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 248.24 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 42,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,141.22/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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