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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 249.29 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 249.29 and 131.58 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 249.29 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/249.29 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 249.29 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 32,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801.58/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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