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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 248.78 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 248.78 and 118.10 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 248.78 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/248.78 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 248.78 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 29,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,380.92/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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