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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 248.80 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 248.80 and 131.34 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 248.80 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/248.80 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 248.80 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 32,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677.39/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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