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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 248.64 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 248.64 and 134.08 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 248.64 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/248.64 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 248.64 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 33,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,337.65/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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