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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 248.87 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 248.87 and 128.69 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 248.87 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/248.87 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 248.87 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 32,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025.84/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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