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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 248.67 and 118.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 248.67 and 118.00 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 248.67 = 118.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/248.67 = 118.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 248.67 × 118.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 29,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343.72/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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