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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 248.79 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 248.79 and 131.11 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 248.79 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/248.79 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 248.79 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 32,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618.23/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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