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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 249 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 249 and 162.45 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 249 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/249 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 249 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 40,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,449.43/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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