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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 248.54 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 248.54 and 114.60 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 248.54 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/248.54 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 248.54 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 28,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482.11/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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