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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 249.08 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 249.08 and 118.33 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 249.08 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/249.08 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 249.08 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 29,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472.42/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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