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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.58 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.58 and 118.08 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.58 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.58 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.58 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 29,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,352.33/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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