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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 248.44 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 248.44 and 117.98 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 248.44 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/248.44 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 248.44 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 29,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,310.95/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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