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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 248.96 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 248.96 and 168.86 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 248.96 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/248.96 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 248.96 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 42,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037.30/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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