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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 246.78 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 246.78 and 173.88 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 246.78 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/246.78 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 246.78 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 42,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,910.11/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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