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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 248.60 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 248.60 and 114.78 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 248.60 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/248.60 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 248.60 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 28,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534.31/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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