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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 250.94 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 250.94 and 176.17 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 250.94 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/250.94 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 250.94 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 44,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208.10/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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