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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 249.12 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 249.12 and 174.40 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 249.12 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/249.12 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 249.12 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 43,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,446.53/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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