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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.94 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.94 and 118.14 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.94 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.94 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.94 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 29,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,409.77/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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