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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 247.92 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 247.92 and 172.04 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 247.92 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/247.92 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 247.92 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 42,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650.92/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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