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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 248.66 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 248.66 and 101.51 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 248.66 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/248.66 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 248.66 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 25,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,241.04/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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