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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.53 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.53 and 130.92 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.53 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.53 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.53 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 32,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537.55/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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