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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.46 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.46 and 131.04 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.46 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.46 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.46 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 32,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558.20/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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