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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.67 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.67 and 114.66 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.67 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.67 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.67 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 28,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512.50/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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