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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 248.52 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 248.52 and 162.04 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 248.52 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/248.52 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 248.52 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 40,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270.18/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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