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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 248.40 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 248.40 and 127.54 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 248.40 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/248.40 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 248.40 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 31,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680.94/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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