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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.50 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.50 and 114.64 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.50 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.50 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.50 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 28,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488.04/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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