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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 248.88 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 248.88 and 171.78 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 248.88 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/248.88 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 248.88 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 42,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752.61/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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