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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.02 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.02 and 180.03 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.02 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.02 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.02 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 67,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,154.79/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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