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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 249.15 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 249.15 and 170.53 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 249.15 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/249.15 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 249.15 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 42,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487.55/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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