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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 249.93 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 249.93 and 177.09 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 249.93 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/249.93 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 249.93 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 44,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.10/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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