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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 248.88 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 248.88 and 118.08 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 248.88 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/248.88 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 248.88 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 29,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387.75/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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