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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 248.18 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 248.18 and 159.54 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 248.18 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/248.18 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 248.18 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 39,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,594.64/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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