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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 248.85 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 248.85 and 117.37 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 248.85 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/248.85 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 248.85 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 29,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,206.57/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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