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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 248.84 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 248.84 and 127.90 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 248.84 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/248.84 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 248.84 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 31,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,826.64/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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