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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 334.68 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 334.68 and 180.53 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 334.68 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/334.68 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 334.68 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 60,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,419.70/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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