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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 248.96 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 248.96 and 114.95 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 248.96 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/248.96 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 248.96 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 28,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.13/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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