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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.31 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.31 and 117.81 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.31 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.31 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.31 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 29,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253.40/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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