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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.25 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.25 and 130.92 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.25 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.25 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.25 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 32,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500.89/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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