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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 248.70 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 248.70 and 161.98 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 248.70 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/248.70 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 248.70 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 40,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284.43/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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