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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 248.70 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 248.70 and 128.28 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 248.70 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/248.70 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 248.70 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 31,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,903.24/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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