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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 248.98 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 248.98 and 131.26 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 248.98 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/248.98 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 248.98 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 32,681.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681.11/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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