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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 248.59 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 248.59 and 118.07 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 248.59 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/248.59 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 248.59 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 29,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,351.02/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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