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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 248.52 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 248.52 and 130.98 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 248.52 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/248.52 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 248.52 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 32,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551.15/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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