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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 248.37 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 248.37 and 117.83 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 248.37 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/248.37 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 248.37 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 29,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264.20/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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