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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.42 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.42 and 118.01 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.42 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.42 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.42 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 29,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314.21/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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