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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 248.96 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 248.96 and 118.35 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 248.96 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/248.96 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 248.96 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 29,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464.71/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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