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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.67 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.67 and 179.70 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.67 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.67 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.67 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 44,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,686.00/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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