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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.53 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.53 and 124.93 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.53 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.53 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.53 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 31,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048.85/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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