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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.47 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.47 and 127.60 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.47 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.47 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.47 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 31,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,703.83/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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