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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 249.11 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 249.11 and 172.63 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 249.11 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/249.11 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 249.11 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 43,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,002.61/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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