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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 249.06 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 249.06 and 118.30 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 249.06 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/249.06 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 249.06 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 29,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,463.80/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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