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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 249.04 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 249.04 and 114.98 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 249.04 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/249.04 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 249.04 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 28,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,634.62/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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