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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.40 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.40 and 114.66 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.40 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.40 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.40 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 28,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,481.54/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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