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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 249 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 249 and 128.06 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 249 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/249 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 249 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 31,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,886.94/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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