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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 248.79 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 248.79 and 174.81 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 248.79 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/248.79 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 248.79 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 43,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,490.98/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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