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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 248.22 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 248.22 and 174.44 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 248.22 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/248.22 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 248.22 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 43,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298.26/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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