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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 249.15 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 249.15 and 128.07 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 249.15 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/249.15 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 249.15 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 31,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,908.64/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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