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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.51 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.51 and 180.68 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.51 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.51 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.51 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 67,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,303.24/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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