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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 248.70 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 248.70 and 114.66 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 248.70 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/248.70 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 248.70 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 28,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.94/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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