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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 248.40 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 248.40 and 141.28 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 248.40 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/248.40 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 248.40 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 35,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.95/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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