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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 247.86 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 247.86 and 169.56 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 247.86 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/247.86 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 247.86 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 42,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,027.14/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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