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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 248.68 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 248.68 and 131.24 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 248.68 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/248.68 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 248.68 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 32,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,636.76/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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