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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 371.67 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 371.67 and 180.01 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 371.67 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/371.67 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 371.67 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 66,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,904.32/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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