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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.76 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.76 and 173.42 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.76 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.76 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.76 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 43,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139.96/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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