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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 248.93 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 248.93 and 175.56 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 248.93 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/248.93 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 248.93 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 43,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701.00/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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