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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 248.96 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 248.96 and 114.90 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 248.96 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/248.96 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 248.96 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 28,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605.50/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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