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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.52 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.52 and 169.04 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.52 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.52 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.52 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 42,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009.82/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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