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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 248.74 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 248.74 and 168.73 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 248.74 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/248.74 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 248.74 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 41,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969.90/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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