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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 248.67 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 248.67 and 114.75 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 248.67 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/248.67 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 248.67 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 28,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534.88/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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