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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 248.44 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 248.44 and 117.87 is: 162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 248.44 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/248.44 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 248.44 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 29,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,283.62/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.65

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