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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 248.70 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 248.70 and 118.11 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 248.70 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/248.70 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 248.70 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 29,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,374.45/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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