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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 248.81 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 248.81 and 169.29 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 248.81 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/248.81 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 248.81 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 42,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120.20/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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