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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 248.64 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 248.64 and 127.86 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 248.64 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/248.64 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 248.64 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 31,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,791.11/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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