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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 248.77 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 248.77 and 114.67 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 248.77 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/248.77 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 248.77 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 28,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,526.46/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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