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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 249.56 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 249.56 and 170.74 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 249.56 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/249.56 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 249.56 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 42,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609.49/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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