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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.94 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.94 and 172.08 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.94 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.94 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.94 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 42,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837.60/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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