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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.19, 248.75 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.19, 248.75 and 118.03 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.19 : 248.75 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.19/248.75 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.19x = 248.75 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.19x = 29,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,358.13/180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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