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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 248.40 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 248.40 and 172.20 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 248.40 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/248.40 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 248.40 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 42,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,774.48/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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