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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 248.49 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 248.49 and 117.96 is: 162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 248.49 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/248.49 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 248.49 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 29,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311.88/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.65

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