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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.30 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.30 and 117.92 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.30 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.30 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.30 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 29,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277.70/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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