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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 248.79 and 97.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 248.79 and 97.39 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 248.79 = 97.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/248.79 = 97.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 248.79 × 97.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 24,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229.64/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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