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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.54 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.54 and 117.92 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.54 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.54 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.54 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 29,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,307.84/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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