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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.69 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.69 and 120.33 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.69 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.69 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.69 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 29,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924.27/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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