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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.25 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.25 and 180.43 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.25 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.25 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.25 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 46,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,775.94/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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