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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.19, 248.52 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.19, 248.52 and 165.48 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.19 : 248.52 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.19/248.52 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.19x = 248.52 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.19x = 41,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126.64/180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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