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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 249.30 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 249.30 and 170.32 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 249.30 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/249.30 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 249.30 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 42,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460.78/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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