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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 248.36 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 248.36 and 117.96 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 248.36 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/248.36 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 248.36 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 29,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297.45/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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