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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 248.70 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 248.70 and 171.02 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 248.70 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/248.70 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 248.70 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 42,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532.67/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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