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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 248.46 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 248.46 and 131.08 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 248.46 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/248.46 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 248.46 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 32,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568.14/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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