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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.79 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.79 and 162.12 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.79 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.79 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.79 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 40,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,333.83/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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