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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 248.46 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 248.46 and 175.08 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 248.46 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/248.46 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 248.46 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 43,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500.38/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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