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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 249.09 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 249.09 and 173.45 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 249.09 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/249.09 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 249.09 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 43,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202.76/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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