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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.67 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.67 and 125.06 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.67 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.67 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.67 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 31,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097.43/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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