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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 248.63 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 248.63 and 169.11 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 248.63 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/248.63 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 248.63 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 42,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,044.97/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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