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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 248.44 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 248.44 and 114.57 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 248.44 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/248.44 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 248.44 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 28,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463.77/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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